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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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But if there was any criminal behavior that he witnessed, participated in, or helped conceal, we will find out and we will help ensure accountability and justice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“The old model of global health assistance was essentially an open-ended subsidy—dollars flowing to overpriced middlemen with minimal accountability and no exit strategy,” a State Department spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“People lost their homes, people died. We need to be able to take accountability for this,” said Sidenfaden, who said his main goal as supervisor would be to tackle homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

"We're getting more and more stories these days written about male characters being vulnerable and emotionally aware and I like seeing characters take accountability for their actions," he adds.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Much of what I observe in Volpe’s theater program fits comfortably within the muscular language of education reform, with its emphasis on problem solving, high standards, “reaching for the top,” and accountability.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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